OS X Lion includes a new feature for managing your apps called LaunchPad. Unfortunately, deleting apps from LaunchPad can be a difficult process. To delete both apps purchased at the app store and those that ended up in the LaunchPad by default, try one of the methods below.

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Steps

Method 1 of 2: Delete Apps Purchased at the App Store

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Click the LaunchPad icon in your dock to launch the LaunchPad interface.

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Click and hold the icon until it begins to jiggle.

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Click the small X that appears in the corner of the app.

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Click Delete when prompted to confirm the action.

Method 2 of 2: Delete Other Apps

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Download a third-party app-management program. Try LaunchPad Manager (launchpadmanager.com) or LaunchPad Control (chaosspace.de/launchpad-control), both of which will allow you to delete unwanted apps from the LaunchPad.